Tag: hiking

8 less known but amazing camping destinations

Whether you’re planning your first camping trip, or you’ve already been on many, it’s often difficult to choose the right destination. The first thing you’ll…

Visitors guide to Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

Smith Rock History The creation of Smith Rock State Park was a slow and steady one. Around 30 million years ago a large caldera was…

Hygienic Hiking – Tips to Smelling Fresh and Staying Clean On Long Hikes

Let’s face it – we all long to be one with nature, hiking amongst snow topped mountains or lush green hills that call out to…

Spending a Summer in Mammoth Lakes, California

Rebecca Hext

When most people think about the Mammoth Lakes in California, scenes of powdery mornings and frosty noses come to mind. However, Mammoth Lakes has a variety…

How to Carry Your Camera When Hiking

One of the best tips I ever read with regard to outdoor photography was to make sure your camera is always within reach and ready…

The Best Ways to Purify Water in the Backcountry

If there’s one thing everyone needs on a multi-day adventure into the backcountry, it’s access to clean water.  Even when you think you’re in the…

Start a fire anywhere

Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood

You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…

Hikers guide to hot spring etiquette

Visiting natural hot springs has become very popular since the rise of social media platforms. However, there is more you need to know about hot…

5 Tips for Taking Your Outdoor Photography to the Next Level

Photography and adventure go hand in hand.  Your hikes and climbs take you to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, and there’s nothing…

Music playlists for great outdoor adventures

When you’re in nature, it’s hard to compete with the soundtrack it provides. The calming sounds of birds, running waters, and rustling leaves are some…